Xia Ning, a twenty-two-year-old modern woman and sole heir to a wealthy medical family, is transported to the 1970s after binding with a mysterious system through an ancient ring. Her mission is to help the Xia family ancestor survive and contribute to the nation. Upon arrival in Qingshui Village, she assumes the identity of an educated youth sent to the countryside, inheriting a body that is physically identical to her own but socially ostracized. The original owner was a pawn in political games, framed by hypocritical parents and manipulated by a deceitful friend, Lin Xiao’ou, who attempted to ruin her reputation by forcing a public confession of love for a local pig farmer.
Xia Ning quickly establishes her authority by delivering a speech advocating for women’s independence and self-reliance, earning the position of Women’s Director. She uses her modern medical knowledge to save a choking child and later teaches villagers first aid, gaining their trust and respect. Her primary conflict arises from the oppressive patriarchal structure of the era, where domestic violence is normalized. Xia Ning challenges this by encouraging women to resist abuse, leading to a village-wide shift where wives sharpen knives to deter their husbands, effectively ending domestic violence in Qingshui Village. This transformation draws the attention of local officials, including Officer Deng, who views her as a model for broader social reform.
Simultaneously, Xia Ning pursues a secret mission from her great-great-grandfather: to locate and aid a sick ancestor, Xia Guodong, who is imprisoned in a remote cowshed. She discovers him suffering from illness and malnutrition, along with other persecuted intellectuals. Using her spatial storage, she secretly provides him with medicine, food, and supplies, aiming to preserve his life until justice is restored. Her actions are monitored by a sarcastic system that occasionally assigns her side missions, such as helping a local troublemaker named Feng Shulan, which Xia Ning navigates with calculated indifference.
The narrative introduces Ji Yanlin, a stern military officer who rescues a drowning boy and becomes intrigued by Xia Ning’s capabilities and beauty. Their interactions reveal a growing tension and mutual curiosity, hinting at a romantic subplot. Meanwhile, Lin Xiao’ou continues to plot against Xia Ning, contacting her mother in the capital, Yang Shuhua, who harbors deep hatred for the Xia family. Yang Shuhua’s machinations suggest that the past and present are intertwined, with secrets about Xia Ning’s true parentage and the family’s history looming over the present conflict.
As Xia Ning consolidates her influence in the village, she faces opposition from traditionalists and jealous rivals. She balances her role as a healer and women’s advocate with her hidden mission to protect her ancestor. The story progresses through her strategic management of village politics, her secret aid to the imprisoned intellectuals, and her evolving relationship with Ji Yanlin. The central tension revolves around her ability to alter the tragic fate foretold for the original character while uncovering the deeper mysteries of her family’s past and the political turmoil of the era.
| Date | Group | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c2 |
| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c1 |